CivSource South Africa

CivSource South Africa, as part of its mandate to facilitate conversations and promote reflective and accountable philanthropic practices in Africa, hosted the inaugural Africa Fiscal Hosting Convention from 9 to 10 May 2024 in Dar es Salaam,Tanzania. Download Report

“Shaping the Future of Fiscal Hosting in Africa”

CivSource South Africa convened the inaugural Africa Fiscal Hosting Convention, gathering over 46 diverse fiscal hosting practitioners, beneficiaries, and donor organizations in Dar es Salaam.

In a world grappling with formidable systemic challenges, it’s becoming increasingly evident that the solutions often lie in our ability to collaborate and work together. However, the path to effective collaboration can be riddled with obstacles, making it a daunting journey. That’s precisely why sessions like the recent workshop organized by Women In Philanthropy SA (WiPSA), in collaboration with CivSource South Africa and The Centre on African Philanthropy and Social Investment (CAPSI), are such invaluable opportunities for individuals and organizations looking to make a difference.

A BRICS Future Skills Challenge was hosted in line with the outcomes of this year’s South Africa’s chairmanship for BRICS.

In a world that is more interconnected than ever before, philanthropy emerges as a critical tool in addressing the complex challenges faced by humanity. This holds particularly true for the African continent, where a multitude of socio-economic and developmental issues persist.

CivSource South Africa hosted a truly remarkable evening, starring none other than the illustrious Dr. Gladys Kalema-Zikusoka. Her extraordinary odyssey not only defied the odds but also underscored the immense potency harboured within fervour, unyielding resolve, and the synergy of united endeavours. In this narrative, her journey radiates as a living proof that these forces possess the profound ability to mould a more luminous destiny for both the realms of wildlife and human societies.

The 4th African Philanthropy Conference, held in Dakar, focused on the theme ‘Philanthropy at an Inflection Point’. Organized under the thematic pillars of People, Power, Practice, and Policy, the conference provided a diverse and dynamic platform for discussing the evolving landscape of philanthropy in Africa.

The Trilogue is the premier annual conference in South Africa showcasing important developments across the corporate responsibility sector, with a focus on the ‘S’ in ESG. (Environmental, social, and corporate governance). It took place at the Wanderers Club: Protea Hotel on 10th & 11th May.

On May 24th, 2023, distinguished practitioners, academics, and enthusiastic participants gathered both in person and online to commemorate Africa Day through a hybrid intergenerational discussion.

On February 2nd 2023, the Executive Committee of Women in Philanthropy of South Africa met in Cape Town to plan the organization's strategy. It was agreed at the end of 2022, as a newly appointed Chair with four new-incoming committee members, that the association needed a fresh start. It was agreed that WiPSA does not exist for information sharing and that its relevance and impact should be reconsidered. WiPSA is fully committed to being a change agent and adding value in the areas of relevant knowledge, equipping the people they serve through providing opportunities to engage, build trust, provoke and challenge existing systems to effect meaningful change.

We believe that where human rights are flourishing, the constitutional state and democracy have better chances. The Netherlands strives to protect and promote human rights all over the world. Prioritises include the protection of human rights defenders, LGBTIQ+ community, and rights for women.

In preparation for a dialogue to conclude on this process will be held on the 30th of November.

I spent an hour on the evening of Tuesday 20th September at a talk by Fred Swaniker when he visited the African Leadership Academy in Johannesburg to address the students and community there.

Mr. Fred Swaniker is the co-founder of the African Leadership academy, The African Leadership University, and African Leadership X (Software Engineering Institute), a social and serial entrepreneur and Investor. He is one of Africa's foremost philanthropists.

The Women in Philanthropy South Africa (WiPSA) launched their first physical meeting in Johannesburg at a workshop held on Friday 19th August 2022.

All previous meetings have been held in Cape Town, and CivSource South Africa had the pleasure of hosting and sponsoring the venue and banqueting arrangements, in true philanthropic style. CivSource CEO. Ms Jacqueline Asiimwe was called up by Nyasha Njela the WiPSA Committee representative, to give the opening remarks, which she did, with the aid of an Ice-breaker called the Weave that knits us together.